Gone for awhile....but now I'm back

Man….I’ve been MIA for awhile from this blog, just have not had the time to write much. Been keeping busy with training and parenting, and sort of lost my way with the blog. I am beginning the second week of a taper for Rockman Half Ironman on Sunday. I enjoy the taper period because it allows me to sleep in a bit, and not worry too much about weekly volume. The intensity is still present, just in shorter periods. I believe that my fitness is excellent going into this race. My power numbers on the bike have been at their highest of the season, and my run off the bike is solid. I talked to Jim last night, and I am going to focus on really pushing the bike on Sunday. Wattages will guide me through the race, but I won’t rely on them. My goal is to hit the bike hard and ride aggressive throughout the race. I have confidence that I can run well off a hard bike.

In other news….I have been using some recovery aids this season that I did not use last year. One of them is the Trigger Point Massage Kit.
I have been using this product religiously each night prior to bed and after long, hard sessions. My calf was an issue at the beginning of last season, and even affected my performance at Rockman last year, but I have remained injury free this year. I believe that the TP Massage Kit has played a major role in allowing me to stay injury free. Seriously, this product is easy to use and just takes 15 minutes. I have targeted the lower leg, quads, and periformis. I think it costs around $100, but I won’t need to go to my sports masseur this year, so it definitely will pay for itself. Check it out at http://www.tptherapy.com/ More exciting news later!!! I promise it won't be weeks between updates!! All for now. Happy Training!!

Scott